Is CVE-2008-0747 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-0747, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-0747 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-0747 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-0747?

CVE-2008-0747 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2008-0747

CWE-119Published: February 13, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in COWON America jetAudio 7.0.5 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a .asx file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5487.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-0747 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-0747. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.